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ViewSonic VX2718-P-MHD 27 Inch 1080p 1ms 165Hz Gaming Monitor

ViewSonic VX2718-P-MHD 27 Inch 1080p 1ms 165Hz Gaming Monitor

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  • 27 in 1920x1080 FHD
  • 180 Hz refresh rate
  • 1 ms MPRT response time
  • VA panel
  • 4000:1 static contrast ratio

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Summary

A 27-inch 1080p gaming monitor built around a VA/MVA panel with 4,000:1 static contrast, FreeSync Premium and a 3-year warranty. Check the refresh rate before you buy: ViewSonic’s own pages disagree between 165 Hz and 180 Hz over DisplayPort, and the HDMI ports top out at 144 Hz.

Strengths

  • Deep blacks and high contrast from the VA/MVA panel rated 4,000:1 static.
  • Smooth motion at 165 Hz with low input lag and FreeSync Premium.
  • Three-year warranty with a pixel guarantee and 30-day DOA replacement.
  • Flicker-Free backlight and blue-light filter for long sessions.
  • Internal power supply means no external brick.
  • Thin bezels and clean, non-RGB design.

Weaknesses

  • HDMI 1.4 ports cap at 144 Hz, so console and older-GPU users miss the full rate.
  • Stand only tilts; no height, swivel or pivot adjustment.
  • HDR10 is a checkbox feature at 250 cd/m2 with no local dimming.
  • Color coverage (72% NTSC, 8-bit via FRC) is not for color-critical work.
  • Dark corners and flickering are the most repeated user complaints.
  • Button-based OSD is slower to navigate than a joystick.

Verified specifications

ModelVX2718-P-MHD; ViewSonic part number VS18551.
PanelVA/MVA, color a-Si TFT active matrix, 1920 × 1080, 27 in diagonal, 16:9, flat, 0.311 mm pixel pitch, anti-glare 3H hard coating.
Static contrast4,000:1 per US page (3,000:1 per global page); dynamic contrast 80,000,000:1.
Brightness250 cd/m2 (typ).
Color16.7 million colors, 8-bit (6-bit + FRC), 72% NTSC, 103% sRGB (global).
Response time1 ms MPRT; 5 ms typical GTG.
Variable refreshAMD FreeSync Premium (VESA Adaptive-Sync).
HDRHDR10 compatible.
Viewing angles178° horizontal / 178° vertical.
Backlight life30,000 hours (min).
Speakers2 W × 2 internal stereo.
InputsHDMI 1.4 × 2, DisplayPort 1.2 × 1, 3.5 mm audio out.
VESA mount100 × 100 mm.
Ergonomicstilt -5° / +25° only; no height, swivel or pivot adjustment documented.
PowerAC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, internal supply; typical 30-32 W, max 35-37 W, eco 24-28 W, standby <0.3-0.5 W.
Resolution supportup to 1920 × 1080.
Eye careFlicker-Free backlight, software blue-light filter.
Other featuresBlack Stabilization, ViewMode presets, Kensington lock slot.
Dimensions24.2 × 18.0 × 8.9 in (615 × 458 × 226 mm) with stand; 24.2 × 14.3 × 1.8 in (615 × 364 × 46 mm) without stand; 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) with stand, 8.8 lb (4.0 kg) without, 13.2 lb (6.0 kg) gross.
In the boxmonitor, power cable (IEC C13), DisplayPort cable (v1.2), quick start guide. No HDMI cable, USB hub or remote.
Full research notes and sources

Which model this is

This page covers the flat (non-curved) ViewSonic VX2718-P-MHD, part number VS18551, a 27-inch 1080p monitor with a VA/MVA panel. It is not the curved VX2718-PC-MHD or the 1440p VX2718-2KPC-MHD, which are separate models. ViewSonic’s US page lists the SKU as VX2718-P-MHD with a 3-year limited warranty and FreeSync Premium, and the global page lists the same model number. No hardware revision letters or serial-prefix differences were documented in the sources read.

Refresh rate and HDMI limits

ViewSonic’s own pages disagree: the US overview advertises 180 Hz with DisplayPort and lists DisplayPort vertical frequency 50-180 Hz, while its bullets and the manual specs page list 50-165 Hz. HDMI 1.4 ports max out at 144 Hz, so console and older-GPU users need DisplayPort to reach the higher rate. Buyers should verify the refresh rate actually selectable in their OS or GPU control panel at 1080p over DisplayPort.

HDR, color and contrast

Color coverage is 72% NTSC (about 103% sRGB) from an 8-bit panel built as 6-bit + FRC, fine for gaming and media but not color-critical work. The VA/MVA panel delivers deep blacks with 4,000:1 static contrast per the US page (3,000:1 per the global page) and 178-degree viewing angles. Some black crush appears in very dark scenes.

Stand, ports and day-to-day use

The stand only tilts (-5 to +25 degrees); there is no height, swivel or pivot adjustment, so a VESA 100 × 100 mm arm is the route to ergonomic flexibility. Connectivity is two HDMI 1.4, one DisplayPort 1.2 and a 3.5 mm audio out, with no USB hub, webcam or KVM. The OSD uses physical buttons rather than a joystick. Built-in 2 W speakers get mixed opinions. The monitor ships with an internal power supply, so there is no external brick.

Is it worth it?

ViewSonic backs the monitor with a 3-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight, a pixel-performance guarantee of no more than 3 bad pixels (2 bright or 2 dark) for a panel below 3840x2160, and a 30-day dead-on-arrival replacement with freight both ways. Warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser; damage from static images, misuse, unauthorized repair or power fluctuations is excluded. Running cost is electricity at a typical 30-32 W, with no consumables; only a DisplayPort cable and power cable are included, so an HDMI cable, VESA arm or speakers may be extra. ViewSonic’s US page lists the monitor at $149.99. At or below about $120 it is strong value for a 165 Hz 1080p VA panel with FreeSync Premium and the 3-year warranty; between $121 and $150 it is fair against other budget 165 Hz 1080p monitors; above $150, 1440p or IPS alternatives become competitive unless the 4,000:1 contrast and warranty matter.

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